As a group, charter schools have a high potential for implementing Direct Instruction (DI) with fidelity and successfully because charters can more consistently implement such essential components of the DI model as scheduling sufficient instructional time in the DI programs daily, providing training and coaching to all instructional staff, and allocating other resources that contribute to student success.
This website is part of a larger effort to enhance the flow of information between charter schools that use DI as a significant component of their students’ academic success. It provides profile information on charter schools that are interested in sharing their experience implementing DI and learning from other charter schools that have been successful with the DI approach.
Our Goal
What Charters Using DI Offers
The goal of Charters Using DI is to act as a gateway for networking charter schools around the world. Efforts include webinars, online discussions, a directory of charter schools using DI, and more! Ultimately, we want to help schools and organizations make a difference in the academic success of students at charters.
Topics include everything, ranging from technical skills like data analysis to soft skills such as effective coaching, including:
- Programs that help Multi-Language Learners succeed.
- Strategies for developing peer coaches.
- Teaching writing using Reading Mastery Transformations vs. Reading Mastery Signature Edition.
- Transitioning from Corrective Mathematics to Essentials for Algebra.
- Timing and format of data analysis and problem-solving sessions.
- Efficient test preparation to address test-taking skills vs. content not covered in the DI programs.
- And more!